what alternator is everyone running?

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Jan 21, 2013 | 12:33 PM

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From the pictures itslooks like a 2 pin connector? Very deceitful

Jan 21, 2013 | 12:41 PM

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HOLD ON EVERYBODY....

While looking up the plug configuration to confirm, I see the 160 amp units are physically larger than the 140 amp units.

I'll now say THE 160 AMP UNIT WILL NOT FIT AN F-BODY.

Sorry for the confusion....

Posts above fixed.

Jan 21, 2013 | 12:44 PM

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For what it's worth, I do recall like two guys using the 160 amp units. How they got them to fit I don't recall. Maybe if any of you guys feel bold, get one and see what's involved.

Jan 21, 2013 | 02:26 PM

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Just called and talked with someone at powermaster.... he said with me turning 6800 rpm and spinning the alternator 17, 600 that it sounded to him like I needed a "race" alternator

Jan 21, 2013 | 02:27 PM

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eBay truck alt.

Jan 21, 2013 | 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1nasty86

Just called and talked with someone at powermaster.... he said with me turning 6800 rpm and spinning the alternator 17, 600 that it sounded to him like I needed a "race" alternator

Im spinning to 6800. You have to remember your not spinning that high all the time so IDK why it would matter. My powermaster is doing great with my setup.

Jan 21, 2013 | 04:39 PM

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and dont forget.......you MAY need to lengthen your exciter wire with a different alt

Jan 21, 2013 | 04:59 PM

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So ita down to the ac delco 145 amp or powermaster 150... purpose of this was to get a better alternator and alittle more amperage at idle.. I already have the truck 145 amp but like I said above its a duralast gold